Introduction to Apple's Chatbot Plans
Apple initially did not plan to introduce a full chatbot. However, the popularity of chatbots has made it necessary for Apple to consider this option. Simply adding AI capabilities to apps and features is not enough for Apple to stay competitive.
Google's Gemini and ChatGPT
Google has integrated Gemini into Android devices. Chatbots like ChatGPT have hundreds of millions of weekly active users. Apple and Google have entered into a collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google's Gemini models and cloud technology.
Pricing and Features
Google offers a free version of Gemini on Pixel smartphones and other Android devices. The basic version of Gemini can answer questions, summarize text, write emails, and control apps and smartphone features. Android users can pay $20 per month for Gemini Advanced to get access to the more advanced version of Gemini.